First drive Ram 1500 diesel
1500 Ram diesel Nice review ,I think they like it and clears up some points on why Ram did not use the 5.0 Cummins
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The important thing to remember is that regardless of how much power the new diesel has, Ram only gives it a 700-900 load capacity
Subtract a family from that weight and your allowed maybe 400 pounds of tongue weight so max travel trailer towing is in the 2500 lbs dry range
The extremely low capacity makes it all but useless as a trailer towing vehicle
Any trailer is supposed to have at least 10% tongue weight so it can't tow 9200 pounds unless the driver stays home.
The new diesel is a commuter vehicle, not a "Truck"
Linc
Subtract a family from that weight and your allowed maybe 400 pounds of tongue weight so max travel trailer towing is in the 2500 lbs dry range
The extremely low capacity makes it all but useless as a trailer towing vehicle
Any trailer is supposed to have at least 10% tongue weight so it can't tow 9200 pounds unless the driver stays home.
The new diesel is a commuter vehicle, not a "Truck"
Linc
